September 3rd, 2014
 
A quick get-away, with an old friend, Cindi, and new soon to be new friends, took us on a kayak expedition to Chatham Winery, near Cape Charles, Virginia.
We met for sustance before our expedition at the Machipongo Trading Co., located at 13037 Lankford Hwy., Machipongo, VA 23405 Tel. 757-678-005. Lankford Highway is also Rt. 13. Many of you travel this route throughout the year, mostly in the winter as you try to go south for warmer temperatures.
It is only 20 minutes north of the Bridge-Tunnel, and across from the Barrier Islands Center.
Introductions were made and we proceeded to order lunch. Our kayak guide, Brandon, was getting our kayaks ready while we had lunch.
This place was a great stop. And, surprise, surprise….it was charming and quaint. Wi-Fi available, as well, so make yourself at home, will you?
Looking around I found gluten free beer and cider!! They also offer local wines.
And I bought Machipongo Morning Coffee by local Coffee Roaster, Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting Co. Cannot wait to try it.
Machipongo Trading Co. offers picnic provisions for any of your expeditions. You can also call ahead for carry out orders at 757-678-0005. Or, do like we did and enjoy sandwiches and paninis.
My Falafel Wrap was amazingly good with onions, spinach, cucumbers and tzatziki.
Since this was my first time with this group….I only took a few photos….did not want to scare them away. In the following posts, initiations had ended and they went with the flow.
Hours of operation for Machipongo Trading Co. are: Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Hungry while traveling Lankford Highway……this is a must stop for all kinds of goodies….healthy, not so healty (ice cream)…..and remember if you have a gluten allergy…..this is the place.
Have a great time!! Until next post.
August 8th, 2012
Just like any farm or garden, the farm changes with the season. Good Earth Market is no different. It is the oldest USDA certified organic farm in Delaware. You probably have passed it on the way to Bethany Beach. It is only 4.7 miles west of Bethany in the unincorporated town of Clarksville. The address is 31806 Good Earth Lane, Rt. 26, Clarksville, DE 19970. Tel. 302-537-7100. Website? http://www.goodearthmarket.com. The owners are Susan and David Ryan.
Hours of operation are:
Summer: Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Winter: Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
I stopped by the other day; I wanted to see how it would look at this time of the year. There is plenty of parking.
It did look so pretty; everything in bloom, herbs ready for picking.
Just picked organic vegetables that are, at times, still warm from the vine.
This is a full service market, offering dairy, non-dairy, local items like organic eggs, jams and jellies, cereals, juices, cookies, frozen foods and meals, a full gluten free grocery and food department…check the website; better yet, stop by.
Herbs can be cut to order and cut flowers in season are always available.
 
 
Sandwiches and salads are available daily. Call in your order and they will have it ready for you when you arrive.
 
Good Earth is a busy farm. It offers events to the community and our visitors.
So, What’s Happening at the Farm?
Tuesday, August 14th – Jump into Rain Gardens. Join Good Earth Market, The Delaware Center for Inland Bays & Environmental Concern. Learn about them and how they benefit the environment. You will be able to participate in planting a demonstration rain garden at Good Earth, so please dress appropriately for the outdoors and bring your garden gloves. Gain skills, and enjoy refreshments at the new Earth Market Cafe.
This event is free. You must register in advance. Please call Sara Hilderbrand at 410-745-9620 or email dir.educate@wetland.org.
Saturday, September 15th – Semi-Annual Arts & Crafts Show at Good Earth. Local favorite artists will be back. There will be glass, woodwork, paintings, soap, clothing, and pottery. One of a kind items. A local philanthropic organization will have a Bake Sale Tent. Rain date? Next day, same time, same place.
Farm Dinners at Good Earth Market & Organic Farm
I have fallen for farm dinners. Farms, farmers and chefs team up, producing a meal made with local produce; most of it you will find out is growing on the farm, where you will sit at a table set out on one of their fields for a unique experience.
Menus are often not decided until last minute; not knowing what will be ready for picking on the farm.
On Tuesday, September 18th Good Earth is hosting a Farm to Table Feast, benefiting The Global Delaware Fund, http://www.theglobaldelawarefund.com. Local grown ingredients will be prepared by Plate Catering; paired with the perfect wines, http://www.plate-catering.com. Call 302-537-7100 for reservations. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $95 per person. Rain date? The following day.
These dinners are so much fun; you can bring friends or make new ones.
Good Earth Market & Organic Farm is also the perfect venue for weddings and private parties. The east side of the farm can hold up to 500 guests.
The Herb Garden and Flower Garden is the perfect spot for cocktails and ceremonies.
For more information, please contact Leanne Silicato at 302-227-7117. Website http://www.makemydayevents.net.
Have a Great Day!!
 
January 7th, 2012
Is early in the morning and I wonder if I am writing this post out of guilt. Well, I have to admit it; I fell off the New Year’s resolution wagon yesterday. What could I do? My son asked me to go to Nicola Pizza, right here in Rehoboth Beach. I couldn’t say no. I also could not let him eat that well done pizza with sweet peppers and onions all by himself. I went willingly; no twisting of the arm there.
But today is a new day and I am back on the saddle again. I have to be kind to myself. I started analyzing my pizza. Vegetable, cheese, bread. That’s not so bad. Well, 3 pieces is a little too much. My confession is that even though in our household we eat gluten free, pizza is one thing that has not been perfected if you are on a gluten free diet. Sorry, but there is nothing better than a regular pizza. When you have not had it for some time, believe me, it’s heaven. So, enough of that and on with the post. It’s good to get it off my chest.
What brought me to Nutrition Cottage in Delray Beach was the fact that I was having trouble finding gluten free products in the area. It has been about 3 years since my husband started eating gluten free and believe me, you learn a lot while going through the process of adjusting yourself to another way of eating. The restaurants and grocery stores in South Florida have come a long way, but there is still work to be done.
That’s why it was a breath of fresh air when I found Nutrition Cottage, right on Atlantic Avenue. The address is 407 E. Atlantic Ave., tel. 561-272-8571. The store in Delray has been there for over 12 years. There is also another location in Boyton Beach at 1815 S. Federal Highway, tel. 561-734-4626. That store has been in that location for over 20 years. The website? http://www.nutritioncottage.com.
When you first see the store from the outside you might think that it is not that big; believe me, it is deceiving. It goes all the way to the back, ending with a Cafe/Bar area where you can order, smoothies, fresh juices, protein shakes, sandwiches, salads and one good cup of coffee.
I heard someone said, Do you need any help? I really was browsing for a lotion. I was already taken care of by Brenda. Anyway, he introduced himself. He was Mark Stowe who is the owner of Nutrition Cottage. He has been a licensed nutritionist for 32 years. He was also past President of the Natural Products Assoc. He is available for private nutritional counseling by appointment. If you are interested give the store a call.
He told me that his wife Karen does all the special orders for the Delray store and that if I ever needed anything to give her a call, as well.
I asked if I could take some pictures for my blog and he graciously agreed. I then went my own way checking things out.
The moisturizing cream I bought was from a company called Mountain Ocean from Boulder, Colorado. The line is called Skin Trip (Coconut). I love how quickly your skin absorbs it; no greasy feeling. The coconut smell is so nice too. If you want to know more about it, check www.mountainocean.com.
A corner with cosmetics from a line called Gabriel. They are 100% natural ingredients, no synthetic chemicals or animal by-products and no testing is ever done on animals. The colors looked nice. I do have friends who are allergic to a lot of the products used on make-up, so this might be something worth trying. The website is www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com.
Even though my concern was looking for gluten free items, the store has an abundance of nutritional products and groceries.
For the person interested in gluten free items you will find pastas, sauces, cookies, pancake mixes, cookie mixes, cookies, brownies, crackers, dressings and so much more. There is a freezer with plenty of gluten free breads to choose including French baguettes.
The staff is very knowledgeable so you will not have any problems, whether is a gluten allergy or any other related food allergy or concern.
Nutrition Cottage has award winning organic wines.
For the ones that one to pick out something for take out, there is plenty to choose from.
Check their website. It is a wellness reference library in itself, with recipes, information, events, coupons and links. I signed up and get coupons right to my e-mail.
That one cup of coffee…..it was so good; no kidding….I grabbed my cup and parked myself in one of their outdoor tables….people watching, warm weather, sunny day, palm trees….couldn’t complain.
Note: Nutrition Cottage has Blood Analysis. For more information on what this entails, please call the shop at 561-272-8571.
Have a beautiful day…talk to you later.
May 4th, 2011
Months ago I was going to attend a gluten free cooking class at Good Earth Market. I believe that one of those “nor’ easters” hit the beaches and that particular class was canceled. Needless to say, I had never been there but I knew where it was located.
Let me just give the info. of where you can find them and then we will get to the best part of the post. It is located at 31806 Good Earth Lane, Rt., 26 on Atlantic Ave., which is 4 1/2 miles west of Bethany Beach. The town is Clarksville, Delaware 19970. The tel. 302-537-7100. The website? www.goodearthmarket.com. On Facebook, of course. Befriend them on FB because they have more to offer besides what you will find on the website.
The owners are Susan and David Ryan. This is their store. The farm? Well, it is also their home. They open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. On Sundays they are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
When I arrived on Monday, Susan was there. She was very gracious and looked very rested even though she had just come from France. I introduced myself and she told me to feel free to take pictures and then she would take me out to the farm which was in back of the store.
The store is very well stocked and looks like a grocery store with shelves and freezers. There is a fresh dairy case and a non-dairy case.
Good Earth has organic products from teas, coffees to all natural beauty products; hand creams and body oils. Vitamins and healthy essentials, as well.
There is a huge selection of gluten free grocery and frozen foods. I was particularly interested on the gluten free products since we eat gluten free in my home.
Every Friday and Saturday there is a delivery of Kogler’s Old World Artisan Breads.
You will find cut flowers in season and herbs are cut to order.
The farm is 100% organic and to be so it was certified by the USDA. Many of the items are grown right on the farm.
 
Susan took me to the back of the farm. There we found Ingrid, the Master Gardener busy at work. In the greenhouse, there were 7,000 heirloom tomatoes to be planted. Good Earth Market is known for their heirloom tomatoes. They are sold at the Farmers Markets in Lewes, Georgetown, Bethany and Fenwick Island. Besides the tomato plants there were also all kinds of fragrant herbs getting ready, as well.
Besides my wanting to see the farm and store I also was very much interested in some of the upcoming events that will be starting this week-end. These look like they will be a lot of fun.
Saturday, 5/7 – at 12:00 Noon. Michael Rodriguez, consulting chef at Kool Bean returns for another fun cooking demo. He will work his magic and taste the results. Recipes for you on that day.
Saturday, 5/14 – at 12:00 Noon. Matt Haley will be there for another fun Cooking Show!! He will be entertaining, for sure and will show how to prepare something delicious. Arrive early to get a good seat.
Saturday, 5/21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. is Good Earth Market’s Semi Annual Arts & Crafts Show. It will feature local artists. Food and drinks will be available along with Kogler’s Bread. It will be the day to find unique treasures for yourselves or for gifts.
Saturday, 6/4 at 12:00 Noon. “Slow Food Delmarva” arrives at Good Earth Market. The Market is excited to support this idea, way of living and way of eating. It is a global grassroots movement with members around the world campaigning for a commitment to a better community, a better environment and better food. Come to learn more. You can check their website, www.slowfooddelmarva.org.
The “Farm To Table” Dinners
Authentic and sustainble; indulging in several courses, gourmet dinners prepared by Plate Catering; part of the SoDel Concepts. On Facebook. Website? http://www.plate-catering.com.
Placing the guests right in the field; eating the food grown in the farm. Our coastal area affords us the opportunity to take advantage of the farm, the bay and the sea.
There will be 3 Farm to Table dinners and each is a fundraising event.
Cocktails will be served right in back of Good Earth, while listening to music, overlooking the farm.
Then, guests will stroll to the table, in the middle of the field. This year, the table could be set right on the back or towards the left of the farm.
Tuesday, 5/10 at 6:00 p.m. The Farm to Table feast on this evening will benefit The Center For the Inland Bays. Please join them as the sun sets for a unique dining experience. Carefully selected, locally grown ingredients will be prepared by Plate Catering and paired with the perfect wines. The events begins at 6 pm. The cost? $95 per person. To obtain tickets and reservations please call 302-5378-7100 or stop by Good Earth in person. Rain date will be the following day.
The Center for the Inland Bays was established in 1994 to protect and preserve Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watersheds. For more info. please visit http://www.inlandbays.org. I will be writing a post on CIB soon.
Tuesday, 6/7 at 6:00 p.m. This Farm to Table feast will be benefiting Children & Families First, Sussex County. It will be another unique dining experience. Plate Catering will have selected locally grown ingredients again and will pair the dinner with the perfect wines. The cost is $95 per person. Please call 302-537-7100 for a reservation. Rain date will be the following day.
Children & Families First, Sussex County is a non-profit social services agency whose branches have touched every corner of Delaware improving the lives of those in need. For more info. please visit www.cffde.org.
Tuesday, 9/13 at 6:00 p.m. This will be the last Farm to Table feast for the season. It will benefit Global Delaware-HHC. Prepare to join them as the sun sets for a unique dining experience. Plate Catering will be cooking and selecting the wines for the evening. The cost is $95 and you can call for tickets and reservations at 302-537-7100. The rain date will be the following day.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later….you know I will….
October 8th, 2009
Grub Grocery is located at 305 Rehoboth Avenue, in downtown Rehoboth Beach. It is the Cultured Pearl’s sister store. The Tel. number is 302-226-4782 and the e-mail address is sushi@mcshi.com.
This “convenient” grocery store is in the perfect location. Besides its central location, it has parking. You know how important that is during the summer season. This time of the year, it is not so bad; some week-ends can make finding parking a chore, though. Second of all, it really has curb appeal. On a great day you can sit outside and enjoy a sandwich, soup, ice cream, pizza, etc. This store has it all.
Grub Grocery has something for every taste. As you come in you will see in front of you all the fresh veggies they offer. Just like in a grocery store, there are a few isles. A good selection of gluten free items, are available, as well.
Because it is a sister store to the Cultured Pearl, you know that their Grab n Go Cultured Pearl Sushi will definitely be fresh. It is made daily. They also offer a full line of Japanese salads, Cultured Pearl dressing, sauces and condiments.
If you happen to be staying in downtown Rehoboth Beach, you might not even have to leave town since this store has meats, good cheeses, pancetta, chorizo, tuna belly, Boar’s Head Deli Sandwiches, toasted bagels and cream cheese, fresh made donuts, and ice cream, among other staples.
One of the unique features of this store is that through the summer months they are open very late every day of the week. Their fall schedule is: 7:00 a.m. thru 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week and late until 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
This past week Grub Grocery started “Lunch for the Locals”. In addition to their deli sandwiches and Cultured Pearl Sushi they have hot lunches for $6.95.
Every day of the week is something different: Offerings start at 10:30 a.m. and orders can be called in at 302-226-4782.
Mondays – Teriyaki Meatballs, steamed rice and Asian vegetable
Tuesdays – Turkey “wings” and gravy, roasted red potato, stuffing, cranberry sauce, coleslaw.
Wednesday – Lasagna (meat or veggie), Caesar salad, garlic bread. Add on stuffed peppers or sweet Italian sausage and peppers for $3.00 more.
Thursdays – Meatloaf and gravy, herb roasted potato and vegetable medley, fresh baked bread and butter.
Fridays – Fried chicken (2 pieces) with BBQ sauce, chef salad, potato salad, fresh baked bread and butter. All white meat, then add $1.00, or want an extra piece of chicken? Then add $2.00.
There is something in their freezer that I have resisted buying and that is mochi. This is a dessert. Different flavors of ice cream covered in a rice dough. They have them at the Cultured Pearl, but I must warn you, they are addictive.
I think all the locals, natives and visitors alike have received Grub Grocery with open arms in their first season. This week-end could be the perfect opportunity to try it if you have not done so already. I think the weather is going to be great, so try their outdoor eating area. It looks very cute with all the pumpkins.
Until next time….
October 4th, 2009
 Rehoboth Beach
It has been a year since my husband started eating gluten/wheat free. It has made such a difference. When they tell you that the only thing you can do when diagnosed with celiac disease is diet, then you plunge into a new way of eating.
I thought it was going to be hard but, actually, once I cleaned my kitchen and my pantry; turned it into a “gluten free kitchen” it was not bad at all. You get used to it; you have to.
There is so much more awareness in this country about gluten allergies and intolerances. People have so many choices. Grocery stores have isles with plenty of gluten free products. Product labels have to disclose glutens. Restaurants are offering gluten free menus, and the list goes on. I have tried different products and some I like better than others.
The grocery stores in Rehoboth Beach have a lot of products available. But, one of my favorite stores is Rainbow Earth Foods. It is located right on the Avenue specifically at 220 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-3177 , fax #302-227-7215, website is www.RainbowEFoods.com, and e-mail address is RainbowEFoods@aol.com.
I love this store. It is not big but they have everything I need. And, if you cannot find it, either Mike or Diana will order it.
For many years it was known as Peter Rabbit but Mike has had it for 7 years.
When you come into the store you will find on either side of the store refrigerators with natural juices, milk, and grab and go prepared foods like dips and cheeses.
There is one section with pure spices that are sold by weight. They smell so good.
The store also carries soaps, beauty products, shampoos, toothpaste; all natural with no additives.
How about essential and botanical oils? I did not know there was a difference. Essential oils are single oils like lavender. The botanical oils are a mixture of teas and spices.
They even have greeting cards that are “tree free” meaning they are made of earth friendly materials.
If you are using herbal and vitamin supplements, well stop by the store. They have way too many for me to list on this post.
Since the holidays are soon approaching, they will have gluten free – Eberly’s organic turkeys. They also carry 100% organic fed beef, free range young chicken breasts, and organic uncured bacon by Applegate Farms; no nitrites added.
My favorite products there are the following items and I really buy them all the time:
Organic Buckwheat flour – gluten free- for pancakes (delicious with molasses on top)
Organic Gluten Free pancake and baking mix
Namaste Foods Products like, Spice Cake, and cookie mix
European – gluten free crispbread and crackers
All products from the Grainless Baker, Inc. like muffins, cinnamon buns, pizza and bread. These products are frozen and use as needed. The pizza is amazing. It is small but is the closest to the real thing. I add chopped onion, sundried tomatoes, peppers, anchovies and Voila!! Include a salad and you have a meal. Truly love those products.
Nustevia – sugar substitute. I first saw it in Colorado. No bitter taste, safe for diabetics and naturally processed.
I buy their gluten free vanilla. Yes, you have to be careful about vanilla too.
Soy sauce? Yes, I buy the Tamari, wheat free. I just saw one that also has low sodium. I might have to have Mike order that one for me soon.
One thing I have to tell you is that one day I was at their counter paying and I noticed some bottles on the left hand side. It was called The Natural Miracle Conditioner by Tate’s. There are so many uses for this lotion. It is for hair conditioning, skin, bath and shower, make-up remover, poison ivy, diaper rash and the list keeps going on and on. I bought it and it is true; it does all those things. I really like it. No animal testing, colors or dyes, fragrances or pesticides. And, gluten free. The company is from Ohio and their website is www.ourtatefamily.com. Check it out.
Since starting this blog, I have learned so many interesting things….
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